Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.

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Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

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The Wafcon star who is also a doctor

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

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'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial £65m.

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Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.

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Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991

Zimbabwe qualify for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 as they beat Namibia 30-28 to lift the Rugby Africa Cup.

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The Nigerian corporal making MMA history for Africa

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

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Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Ibtissam Jraidi's double helps the Atlas Lionesses to a 3-1 win, setting up a last-four meeting against either Algeria or Ghana at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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Rampant South Africa crush Italy 45-0 despite early red card

Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures

Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

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Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

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MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

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Meet the sides bidding for a place in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals

Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals.

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US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts

While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.

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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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